Top 10 safest luxury cars in the world in 2022

10. Volvo S90

Volvo’s high-end S90 sedan is a formidable competitor in the segment because it has a minimalist Scandinavian interior style that is far from outstanding German models. The Volvo S90 has received a Good rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on all crash reliability tests and an Advanced rating for the standard mid-vehicle collision prevention system. In addition, the organization has given it an Advanced rating for its standard system of pedestrian collision avoidance and mitigation.

9. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The C-Class 2021 is still a great luxury option that combines sportiness and elegance. The car uses many modern technologies to maintain its premium appeal. The IIHS has included the C-Class in its list of top safety picks, awarding the sedan an overall Good rating for crash reliability and child seat anchorage.

Although only rated as Basic for its pedestrian frontal collision prevention system, the C-Class has been awarded an Advanced rating for its collision avoidance and mitigation systems. The C-Class also received a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) overall and in side-impact safety, while frontal crash safety Vehicle performance and flip received a four-star rating.

8. Lexus ES 350

The Lexus ES 350 has enjoyed upgrades that keep it fresh since its redesign in 2019. In addition to outstanding comfort, the 2022 Lexus ES 350 has been awarded IIHS’ top safety award for crash performance. good impact and child seat anchor ratings, ranking Advanced to Advanced in collision avoidance and mitigation system tests.

NHTSA gave the ES 350 a five-star rating overall, although it only received four stars for frontal crash and rollover safety.

7. Kia Stinger

The Kia Stinger 2022 was awarded an overall rating of Good for crash reliability by the IIHS and an Advanced to Advanced rating for its collision avoidance and mitigation systems. Kia’s full-size sedan also performed well in NHTSA safety tests, with an overall five-star rating. However, the frontal crash safety record drops slightly to four stars.

6. Acura TLX

The Acura TLX 2022 is one of the IIHS’ top safety picks, with a Good rating for reliability and a Premium rating for its collision avoidance and mitigation systems. Furthermore, the sedan ranked highly in NHTSA safety tests, having an overall five-star rating across all safety categories.

5. Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 has received the IIHS’ top safety pick, with a Good rating for its crash potential and a Premium rating for its collision avoidance and mitigation systems. The NHTSA, on the other hand, gave the S60 a five-star overall rating, a perfect score for crash and rollover safety and a four-star rating from frontal crash tests.

4. Audi A6

Despite being one of the most expensive luxury sedans in its class, the Audi A6 exudes its inherent sportiness and ensures a balance between performance and technology. The IIHS rates the A6 as a top safety pick because it scores Good for reliability, crash avoidance, and crash mitigation. In addition to the four-star rating in frontal crash tests, the Audi A6 also received an impressive five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.

3. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

After being refreshed in 2021, the German automaker has launched the new generation E-Class with minor changes. Like the C-Class, the E-Class receives a Basic rating from the IIHS for its standard system of forward collision prevention for pedestrians. However, the E-Class has a Good rating for child restraints and collisions, and a Premium rating for other collision avoidance and mitigation systems. NHTSA has awarded the Mercedes-Benz E-Class an excellent five-star safety rating across all categories.

2. Genesis G80

The 2022 G80 midsize sedan is a top IIHS safety pick, receiving Good for crash potential and Premium for its collision avoidance and mitigation systems. If that’s not impressive enough, the G80 also received a five-star rating from the NHTSA in all safety tests.

1. Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is currently one of the best-selling EVs on the market, offering the ideal combination of price, performance, and range. Tesla claims the Model 3 is the safest car in the world, and the IIHS seems to agree.

The vehicle received an overall crash rating of Good and an Advanced rating on all collision avoidance and mitigation systems. NHTSA also approved the Model 3’s safety, giving it a five-star rating across all safety categories.

Reference: Hotcars